• Boardwalk Builders, Inc.
  • Website: boardwalkbuilders.com
  • Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE (37395 Martin St)
  • Phone: (302) 227-5754
  • Primary Specialization: Custom coastal home renovations, luxury additions, whole-house remodels, and custom build projects in Sussex County.
• Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center
  • Website: bathkitchenandtile.com
  • Location: Wilmington, DE (103 Greenbank Rd)
  • Phone: (302) 202-4388
  • Primary Specialization: Comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling, 3D design renderings, cabinet sales, and turnkey installation.
• Ferris Home Improvements
  • Website: ferrishomeimprovements.com
  • Location: Newark, DE (1908 Kirkwood Hwy) / Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Phone: (302) 998-4500
  • Primary Specialization: Full residential interior remodeling (kitchens, baths, basements), decks, roofing, siding, and window replacement.
• J.W. Tull Contracting Services LLC
  • Website: jwtull.com
  • Location: Wilmington, DE (1203 Philadelphia Pike) / Newark, DE
  • Phone: (302) 543-2768
  • Primary Specialization: General home remodeling, structural additions, kitchen & bath upgrades, roofing, and siding across New Castle County.
• Fine Remodeling DE
  • Website: fineremodelingde.com
  • Location: Wilmington, DE (Greenhill area)
  • Phone: Contact directly via website for consultation scheduling
  • Primary Specialization: Custom high-end kitchen and bath remodels, home additions, master suite builds, and architectural floor plan reconfigurations.
• Atlantic Kitchen & Bath LLC
  • Website: atlantickb.com
  • Location: Lewes, DE (18355 Coastal Hwy)
  • Phone: (302) 645-8500
  • Primary Specialization: Full-service kitchen and bathroom design-build remodeling, custom cabinetry, and coastal interior transformations.
• Delaware Construction Services
  • Website: delawareconstructionservices.com
  • Location: Newark, DE
  • Phone: (302) 379-5808
  • Primary Specialization: Whole-home remodels, basement finishes, kitchen/bath remodeling, exterior decking, and structural repairs.
• Allura Bath & Kitchen
  • Website: alluragroup.com
  • Location: Newark, DE (704 Interchange Blvd)
  • Phone: (302) 731-2851
  • Primary Specialization: Specialized kitchen and bath design, custom cabinetry, counter replacements, and full layout overhauls.
• Martin Construction Services LLC
  • Website: martincsllc.com
  • Location: Newark, DE (340 W Chestnut Hill Rd)
  • Phone: (302) 200-0885
  • Primary Specialization: Full residential renovations, room additions, major structural remodeling, and kitchen/bath overhauls.
• M&D Home Renovations
  • Website: manddhomerenovations.com
  • Location: Serving Wilmington & New Castle County, DE
  • Phone: (484) 250-4883
  • Primary Specialization: Open-concept living transformations, kitchen/bath remodeling, interior layout redesign, and basement finishing.

Key Legal Considerations for Delaware Home Improvement Contracts

Residential home renovation contracts in Delaware are governed by state commercial and consumer protection laws (including 6 Del. C. Ch. 35 & Ch. 44). Pay close attention to these statutory and contractual safeguards before signing:

• Delaware State Business License & Trade Licensing: Delaware does not have a single statewide "general contractor license," but every contractor operating in Delaware is legally required to hold an active Delaware State Business License issued by the Delaware Division of Revenue. Additionally, specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) must hold specific state professional licenses.
• Protection Against Misappropriation of Funds (6 Del. C. § 3502): Under Delaware's Construction Payment Law, any payments you make to a contractor are considered held in trust for subcontractors and material suppliers. Misusing these funds for another job is illegal in Delaware. However, to safeguard your property, ensure your contract specifies that progress payments are contingent on receiving signed Mechanics Lien Waivers for all completed work and materials.
• Written Contract Requirement: For home improvement projects exceeding $500, always insist on a detailed written agreement signed by both parties. It must explicitly state:
  • The contractor's full legal name, physical address, and DE business license number.
  • An itemized scope of work and specified brand/grade of materials.
  • Target start date and estimated completion date.
  • Total contract price and milestone payment schedule.
• 3-Day Right to Cancel (Home Solicitation Sales Act): If the renovation contract is negotiated or signed at your residence, federal and Delaware state law grant you a 3 business-day "cooling-off" period to cancel the contract without penalty. The contractor must provide a written cancellation form with the contract.
• Written Change Order Provision: Mandate in the contract that any alteration to the scope, timeline, or price must be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties before the additional work begins.
• Insurance Verification: Obtain certificates of General Liability Insurance (minimum $1,000,000 recommended) and Workers' Compensation Insurance sent directly from the contractor's insurance broker prior to the start of construction.